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OSX: Files Encrypted via Command Line Are Bigger Than Doing It In Finder

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Hey everyone,

I noticed today that when playing with Keybase CLI, I saw that it added about 100 MB to the file I was playing with. When I encrypted the same file via Finder>Services it added about 1 MB...I suspect there is a good reason for this :)

--Brian
OSX 10.9.5

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Start by reproducing the size difference between Keybase CLI encryption and Finder Services on the reported macOS setup. Compare the resulting files and document the cause or confirm a correction; the issue names no repository files or tests, so the relevant entry points must first be located.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
cli, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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